The 2004 GMC Canyon looks pretty impressive, with plenty of power, a spacious interior and cargo space, and other features that drivers will appreciate. It's a first cousin to the Chevy Colorado, and both trucks appear to be headed for widespread popularity among drivers.

Canyon Engine Choices

• Two engine choices, each with electronic throttle control, variable valve timing and coil-on-plug ignition.

• Standard 2.8-liter Vortec inline four-cylinder engine; 175-hp and 185 lbs.-ft. of torque.
• Optional 3.5-liter Vortec inline five cylinder (the first five cylinder in a consumer pickup). 220 hp and 225 lbs.-ft. or torque.

Transmission

• An all-new five-speed manual transmission.
• A new transfer case for four-wheel-drive models.
• A four-speed Hydra-Matic 4L60-E automatic transmission, originally engineered for the much larger GMC Sierra full-size pickup.

Canyon Configurations

• Two or four-wheel drive.
• Crew cab, extended cab or regular cab.
• Standard heavy-duty suspension or high rider off-road.

Canyon Chassis

• A ladder-type frame underpins Canyon's chassis.
• Rear-drive models have an independent front suspension and a standard live rear axle.
• Four-wheel-drive and high rider off-road models feature torsion-bar suspension.
• Front tubular stabilizer bars are standard on both rear and four-wheel-drive models.
• Standard rack-and-pinion steering.
• Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with tandem power brake boosters, dual-piston disc front brakes with audible wear sensors and 295-mm diameter rear drums.

• Fifteen-inch aluminum wheels and tires are standard.

Four Wheel Drive

• With electronic "shift-on-the-fly" capability. The system is accessed from a dash-mounted switch.
• Full-function traction control is available, and so is a locking differential.
• Two rear-end ratios are available: the standard 3:42, and an optional 3:73.

Canyon's Interior Features

• Regular cab with 60/40 bench seats in cloth or vinyl; reclining bucket seats will be available.
• Four-door extended cab with two forward facing rear seats with under-seat storage and a flat-load floor.
• Crew cab with front bucket seats in cloth or leather and a 60/50 split; a 60/40 split, flat-folding rear seat will seat three adults.

Additional Canyon Features

• A driver information center with system readouts.
• Electrochromic rearview mirror with compass and outside temperature gauge.
• Optional heated leather bucket seats.
• An AM/FM stereo with an optional in-dash six-CD changer.
• Optional OnStar and XM Satellite radio.

Cargo Space

• 6-foot cargo box on regular and extended cab; 5-foot cargo box on crew cabs.
• Two tier loading; locking tailgate.

Safety Features

• Driver and front passenger dual-stage front air bags are standard on all models.
• Optional head-curtain side air bags.
• The passenger-side air bag can be disabled on regular-cab models.
• A reinforced safety cage and side guard door beams to help enhance the safety of the driver and passengers.
• High-intensity halogen headlamps; optional fog lamps.
• All-steel body.
• Three-point lap shoulder belts in all three rear seating positions and the LATCH system.

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